Refinement in post-surgical recovery

摘要

As routine practice in the Biological Resource Facility (BRF), there are pre and post-operative care guidelines to ensure that the highest standard of welfare possible is provided to any animal that undergoes a surgical procedure. As part of this, pre- and post-surgical care includes providing the animals with a soft version of their standard Irradiated diet. Food pellets are soaked in sterile water and this turns into a mash. This ensures that the animals are well hydrated prior to and after surgery.